§ 9-610. Defective alarm system

   (a) "Defective alarm system" defined. -- In this section, "defective alarm system" means an alarm system that activates:

   (1) more than three false alarms within a 30-day period; or

   (2) eight or more false alarms within a 12-month period.

(b) Notice of defect; report. --

   (1) A law enforcement unit or fire department that responds to false alarms from a defective alarm system shall provide written notice of the defective condition to the alarm user.

   (2) The alarm user, within 30 days after receiving the notice, shall:

      (i) 1. if qualified, inspect the alarm system; or

         2. have the alarm system inspected by an alarm system contractor; and

      (ii) within 15 days after the inspection, file with the law enforcement unit or fire department that issued the notice a written report that contains the:

         1. result of the inspection;

         2. probable cause of the false alarms; and

         3. recommendations or action taken to eliminate the false alarms.

(c) Prohibited. -- An alarm user may not use a defective alarm system after receiving a written notice under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) Penalty. -- A person who violates subsection (c) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $ 500 or both.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 156D; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.